Lake Region School District Board Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 There was a Board Meeting of the Lake Region School Board on Monday, November 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria of Crooked River School. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Janice Barter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were: Debra Albert, Janice Barter, Stan Buchanan, Alison Caulfield, Beth Chaplin, Jon Chappell, Karen Eller, Gary Lewis, Joseph McMahon, Phil Shane, Karla Swanson-Murphy, Cindy Leblanc and Student Representative Aisley Sturk. John MacGregor was absent. Administrators present: Kirsten Goff, Cheryl Turpin, Cheryl Cline, Mark Jaronczyk, Lisa Caron, Alan Smith (Superintendent), Pat Hayden (Assistant Superintendent), Erik Good, Paul True, Matt Lokken, Joshua Sturk, David Morse, Andy Madura, and Madeline Litz. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Everyone was asked to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Karla Swanson-Murphy with amendment, seconded by Beth Chaplin to approve the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS

MINUTES A motion was made by Karla Swanson-Murphy, seconded by Beth Chaplin, to approve the minutes of October 16, 2017. Vote: 11-Yes, 1-Abstention. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS None.

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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS Matt Lokken, LRMS –  Parent/Teacher conferences were at about 80%. Some have been rescheduled.  This past Thursday and Friday attended a conference about building communities.  Prior to that, met with Jana Richards from Opportunity Alliance.  Helping with the Veteran’s assembly at LRHS  District II and Southern Maine music auditions  Quarter 1 ends tomorrow, report cards will be available next week David Morse, LRVC –  Wouldn’t it be nice if we had a Computer based program? YES!  Wouldn’t it be nice if we had an Early Childhood Occupations program? YES!  Surveyed all sophomores within the 3 Districts and the numbers are looking good to support the programs. We are working on a budget. Will keep the Board and Advisory posted. Applications need to be filled out for the State. Erik Good, LRHS –  Veterans Day assembly.  About 1,200 bodies came through the Trunk or Treat.  Progress on Proficiency Based – Jamie Riel reported out –  Learning Lab – (Handout) – Started this year, approach to Tier II RTI levels.  Student support space to help students with many areas; anxiety, stress, academics.  Students need to be invested or it won’t work.  Not tutoring, a problem solving lab. Helping students get organized and figure out how to move forward with academics using a set of tools.  Reflection on how it went and what might work better.  Recovery of credits from prior year.  Stan B. Has this program affected student attendance in a positive or negative manner? Madelyn Litz, Adult Ed –  Enrolled 6 new students in October.  Probably will be no graduation in December.  Two new ELL students.  Workforce training with Hannaford.  Advisory Committee met in October.  November theme is “medical” beginning to market for Spring Courses.  Offering $300.00 scholarship for upcoming medical classes, applications available 11/13/17 to 12/15/17.  SMCC classes scheduled at Lake Region High School for spring.  Designated space in white house. Thank you to Andy and staff.

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ACTION ITEMS Personnel A motion was made by Karla Swanson-Murphy, seconded by Beth Chaplin to approve the appointment of Heather Heath as a .8 FTE IEP Coordinator effective November 13, 2017, replacing Laurel Ellis who has resigned. Motion carried unanimously A motion was made by Karla Swanson-Murphy, seconded by Beth Chaplin to approve the appointment of Taylor MacFarlane as a full-time Day Treatment Support Technician at LRMS effective October 30, 2017, replacing Seth Johnson who has transferred to the High School. Motion carried unanimously A motion was made by Karla Swanson-Murphy, seconded by Beth Chaplin to approve the Winter Stipends and Mentor/Mentees Stipends. Winter Stipends:  John Mayo - Varsity Boys Basketball - $4,570.00  Bill Callahan - JV Boys Basketball - $3,264.00  Paul True - Varsity Girls Basketball - $4,570.00  Chris Jordan - Varsity Girls Basketball - $3,264.00  Doug Banks - Volunteer Assistant - $0.00  Mark Snow - Indoor Track & Field - $3,884.00  Dana Caron - Indoor Track & Field - $3,699.00  Brittany Perreault - Winter Cheering - $3,699.00  Scott Davis - Alpine Skiing -$1,849.50  David Lepage - Ice Hockey - $3,884.00  Doug Banks - 8th Grade Girls Basketball - $2,412.00  Shannon VanLoan - 7th Grade Girls Basketball -$2,412.00  Matthew Plummer- 8th Grade Boys Basketball -$2,412.00  Kurt Berger - Alpine Skiing - $2,049.00  Lucas Hare - Assistant Alpine Skiing - $1,755.00 Mentor/Mentees: District  Kathy Devoe/Ann St. Pierre & Robert Hartnett - $2,000.00 Songo Locks  Kim Flanigan/Megan Sullivan - $1,000.00  Noreen Casey/Melissa Warren - $1,050.00  Joshua Obptande/Mary Ellen Johnson & Brianne Gagne -$2,000.00  Diane Geiser/Melinda Aubin - $1,000.00  Betsy Mayo/Ellen Berry - $1,050.00  Shantelle Roberts/Marissa Michaud - $1,000.00  Kim Hutchins/Danielle Spearin - $1,000.00

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Sebago Elementary  Anita Quinlan/Nichole Palmer – $1,000.00 Stevens Brook Elementary  Kim Guptill/Kelsey DiSalvo & Tracy Philbrook - $2,100.00  Deanna Woodward/Sarah Brown - $1,000.00  Karen Lepage/Miranda Walker & Heather King - $2,000.00  Lee-Ann Van Atta/ Adrienne Abramowitz - $1,000.00  Dawn Bonnevie/Thomas Letourneau - $1,000.00  Laura Varney/Luke Hadley - $1,000.00 Middle School  Paula Boyce/Katie Klein & Stephanie LeBlanc - $2,100.00  Eleanor Botka/Ken Donahue -$1,000.00  Tracy Smith/Gordon Smith - $1,000.00  Kathleen Tragert/Chandra Nizamoff - $1,050.00  Andrea Capano/Sarah Kearsley & Nicole Barton - $2,000.00  Kelly Davis/Kelsea Carter & Angela Greene - $2,000.00  Julie Schrader/Martin Graef - $1,000.00  Susie Hanington/Kate Istomina - $1,000.00  Kurt Peterson/Megan Woodall - $1,050.00  John Lucy/Alaina Clark - $1,000.00 High School  Mike Finnerty/Michele Pierre & Eric Custeau - $2,000.00  Marilea Bannon /Susan Bryant - $1,000.00  Wayne Holden/Kristina Smalley - $1,000.00  Joe Dorner/Christina Metcalf - $1,000.00  Audrey Langley/Emily Wentworth - $1,000.00  Jessie Toohey/Elimar Caron - $1,000.00  Mark Snow/Andrew Stacy – $1,000.00  Ian Carlson/Sarah Foster - $1,000.00 Motion carried unanimously Donations A motion was made by Karla Swanson-Murphy, seconded by Beth Chaplin to approve the donation of fasteners and hardware for LRVC valued at $3,000 from Hancock Lumber in Bridgton. Motion carried unanimously

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Graduation - A motion was made by Karla Swanson-Murphy, seconded by Beth Chaplin to approve moving the graduation date from Saturday, June 9, 2018 to Sunday, June 10, 2018. Discussion: Alan Smith reported that there are a lot of conflicts with it being on Saturday. It has been discussed with the Associations. We have ideas of things we could do if we have more days over the winter. Stan B. – Will it affect Senior families? Mr. Smith – That is why we are doing it now. Janice B. – It is typically on Sunday. Motion carried unanimously Policies, First Reading (1) Medical Marijuana in Schools, Policy File Code JLCDA Discussion: Alan Smith – Commend the group that worked on this policy. Underlines are adjustments that were made. Suggested adding, “ “. There are a couple of forms. We could add that the forms need to be filled out. DWM, areas about 18 years or older are fine except when students are away on trips. What happens if the student needs to use? Will have to deal with on a case by case basis. In this case, the L-Team and parents would work together to come up with a reasonable and agreeable solution. Phil S. – Doesn’t really say anything about “smokeable” marijuana. Mr. Smith – This policy doesn’t address that because it’s about “medical”. It does not address smoking at all. Phil S. – Should happen in the Nurses space, not Principal’s office. Mr. Smith – Appropriate Administrative supervision, can still be in the Nurses space but Admin needs to be there. Phil S. – Is it the law? Mr. Smith – No, but the Nurse isn’t always there, nor the principal. Just needs an Admin designee. Alison C. – Spoke with DWM – should not include over 18’s because of State issue PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Phil Shane – Congratulation to the Football Team and Girls Field Hockey for a good season. INFORMATION ITEMS Committee Reports Liaison Committee Next meeting is December 4, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at Lake Region Vocational Center. Finance Committee Karla reviewed the minutes from the meeting of October 26, 2017. Next meeting is Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at Central Office 5|Page

Personnel Committee Next meeting is Monday, November 20, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in Lake Region Vocational Center Conference Room – Superintendent Evaluation is upcoming. Facilities Committee Met tonight – Andy updated the committee on the Songo Locks School and Lake Region Middle School parking/traffic projects. Hoping to go out to bid in January to do the project next summer. Dedication to Susan Shea for Stevens Brook Elementary School. The policy will be reviewed. Joint sign proposal for Stevens Brook Elementary School and Town of Bridgton, a committee will be reviewing the Capital Reserve and will discuss more on Dec 6th at Central Office Next meeting is Dec 6 at 7:00 p.m. Curriculum Committee Met October 25th. Karen reviewed the minutes. Next meeting November 15, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Superintendent’s Report The State’s NEO program has had some issues – we currently have approximately 1845 student enrollment. Met with Bob Hasson regarding the CDS Students. They have target areas for piloting. (Cumberland, Penobscot) If we are not part of the target group, it will happen the following year. Asked about the funding stream. Thanked Andy Madura and crew with the unbelievable job they did over the storm and after. It started the discussion about other issues such as Central Office and working with the communities regarding accessing a generator to be able to help in future situations like this. May be a separate article. Personnel Resignations:  Laurel Ellis has resigned as district wide IEP Team Coordinator, effective October 27, 2017.  Jennifer Scales has resigned as a K-5 Self-Contained Teacher at Songo Locks School, effective October 13, 2017 and transferred to an Educational Technician III in the same program.  Sara Parsons has resigned as Administrative Assistant at Central Office, effective October 27, 2017. Transfers  Angela Stover transferred from a Special Ed Secretary to an Administrative Assistant at Central Office effective November 7, 2017, replacing Sara Parsons who has resigned. 6|Page

Adjournment A motion was made by Karla Swanson-Murphy, seconded by Beth Chaplin to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

________________________ Secretary

___________________ Date approved

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